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Ye Old Storm Raven is coming along really well Red. That thing looks like a beast to paint!

Small progress update for the evening before bed.

I'm working on small bits first, then completing general assembly as I go, with the cockpit and forward gun being the first orders of business, with the raised/retracted landing gear as well.

Here's where we sit. (with the golden Aquila just in front of the canopy now finished along with clean up work finished as well. I completed those steps after snapping pictures.). The canopy is not glued into place yet. My next step is going to be to paint the pilot and get it placed into the cockpit before I glue the cockpit canopy glass into place and then glue the canopy to the cockpit.



The forward gun and cockpit sub-assembly showing the finished forward twin multimelta. I'm enjoying how the lenses are coming out so far I'll mention.

Here are a couple of other angles.





Next step is getting the cockpit interior done and gluing the hatch down, so I can then move on to the ink and cleanup work on the fuselage and then get the tail attached. Once that's done I'll be down to the wings and we'll have a finished storm raven on our hands. Lots left to do, but steady as she goes for now. Thanks for looking everyone.

Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

And another small progress update for those following along here.

I've managed to get the cockpit finished as of tonight. I'm really pleased with it. Went with an Object Source Lighting effect, the pilot being lit from in front by his instrument panels. Simple, but effective, and nicely shows off the cockpit details without being distracting.

Tell me what you think, like it, hate it, paint over it? Would really like some outside feedback on this element of the model. I'm planning on doing the second Storm Raven in the same manner on the cockpit when I start it up in the future. That said, on to pictures!







Thanks for looking. Last part of the hull to be painted and attached are the pair of side doors on each side of the fuselage. I'm going to go ahead and paint them first, then detail paint the entire fuselage with metallic paint (vents, etc) then come in with the Nuln Oil in the recesses and hard angles before a final clean up to finish the fuselage off. Then it's on to the tail, wings, and top central vent intake. Lots of steps left to go, but progress is progress. More updates to come soon!

Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

Looks good! At first i thought you'd made the canopy green. So on that basis i'd say the OSL was a success!

EDC

Thank you for that EDC. I'm always a little hesitant to try OSL in this way as I'm afraid I'll mess it up or make it look sloppy.

It contrasts with the red of the exterior beautifully (woo opposite colors!). In hindsight I should have probably been a little less heavy handed with the brighter greens and done more with the darker greens, but I like the finished product, plus its all glued together now anyway.

I'm going to go ahead and work on both side doors, wrapping up the component parts of the Storm Raven Fuselage before I get started on detail painting the exterior. Once that's finished it'll be a quick job on the tail, then the wings.

Slow & steady wins the race.

Take it easy folks.

-Red__Thirst-

Mini update to document progress and also to show one of the side doors I'll be using finished and attached.

I've gone ahead and gotten all large sub assemblies finished, except for the wings/engines, and spray base coated everything either red, or Leadbelcher (engines, wingtip thrusters, wing missile launcher front and backs being Leadbelcher). Once that was finished I decided to go ahead and get started o the side doors and got one finished up. The second door is at about 45 to 50% completed and is identical to the one shown. Good progress, for sure. I was worried I'd run out of red spray at first,but thankfully had just enough to get everything a nice red basecoat.

That all said, here's the door and it mounted in place:





I'll be buttoning up the second door and getting it finished before going on a massive red panting spree to get the base coated sections red before moving on to detail work.

Thanks for looking, and take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-

Looking good dude. No hurricane bolters though? :(

EDC

 evildrcheese wrote:
Looking good dude. No hurricane bolters though? :(

EDC

Not on this one, my next one will likely have Hurricane Bolters, saving the points on them on this model, as its more of an anti armor build. Eventually I'll have a twin lascannon turret for it and this will be my primary anti-tank platform (2x Multimelta, 2x Lascannon, 2x wing missiles, Storm Strike I think they're called?).

The Second Storm Raven will be Nose mounted Cyclone Missile Launchers, Hurricane Bolters, and a Twin Assault Cannon, so I can put a lot of hits on target. I'm simply using the twin assault cannon here instead as I want this flyer to be able to deal with both anti armor and anti infantry equally well.

Thanks for the encouragement as always EDC. More updates to come soon.

Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

Finally, another update. I got some good work in last night and made some solid headway on the Storm Raven, completing the tail and attaching it, as well as getting most all of the ink work done on the wings, engines, and top central vent intake.

Take a look:



(Sorry it's sideways. Formatting error)



Here are the wings in component form, showing the wing mounted missile launchers detail (targeting lense) and post ink work done. Still need to clean them up a bit, but that's the next step before assembling them. I'll also be painting the aquilas on the wing tips gold to match the one on the nose.







I plan on doing some real work on this model this weekend and get it finished in preparation for my first Konor campaign game Sunday. Hopefully I can get these wings finished up, put together & attached, then get the roof air intake buttoned up and attached to finish off the model. I'll still need to do a few decals and apply some light weathering, but that'll be closer to the end of assembly.

Thanks for looking & I'll see you guys next update! Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

Looking Good so far bud.

 STG wrote:
Looking Good so far bud.

Much obliged! The next update will have better photos I hope. I'm ready to finish this beast and get some infantry painted up for a change, but that said I have a Death Company Dread waiting in the wings to be painted, so that may be the next thing on my paint desk. We shall see.

I'm going to get the wing tip aquilas painted gold next, then get the heat scorching effect finished on the engines and after that's finished, I'll do final clean up work and I may apply some decals before assembling the wings and getting them attached. Then it's down to the top air scoop/intake behind the turret, and attaching it to finish up the model.

I've also gotten the Hurricane Bolters started (just clipped off the sprue, truthfully ) and will be prepping them for paint once I finish up the model proper.

I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, so hopefully I'll be wrapping this up soon.

Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-

Wow, that Storm Raven is coming along beautifully. The doors are amazing and I really can't wait to see more.

Top work as ever RT. Keep killing it!

EDC

Thanks guys! I've got some good news also.

With the exception of the top center vent located behind the twin assault cannon turret, which just needs a little more detail paint work, applying a couple of decals, and doing some light weathering, the Storm Raven is ready for the tabletop!

I'll be getting an inaugural run this afternoon against a friend of mine. The wings aren't glued down, but are blue tacked in place for gaming till I can get the top vent finished, and glue everything into place. I'll snap some pictures when I get to the FLGS this afternoon for upload later. I hope to be able to put the finishing touches on it tonight if I can.

Take it easy, more updates soon.

-Red__Thirst-

Welp. She's finished, save for some weathering left to do later. Just put the finishing touches on her, snapped pictures, and am about to finally head to bed for a nice nap.

Take a look.











I'll update with a full army shot tomorrow at the FLGS I hope. Take it easy for now, and thanks for looking folks!

-Red__Thirst-

Carrying forward, we have the next project starting up. A death Company Dreadnought.

I've started the base last night, and gotten it mostly painted. Compared to the monster that the Storm Raven was, I hope this project goes a little faster.

Here's the progress. Next update will have the feet & legs assembled, painted, & glued down.



Left to do: Final highlight on the grey & clean up of the ink work, painting the obligatory skull, and painting the base rim black. Then it'll be on to the legs.

Thanks for looking & take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

That Storm Raven is looking awesome! I can't help but picture Astorath jumping off the canopy with his giant axe as a diorama though, don't know why but it was the first thought that popped into my head with that first front on shot of the flyer.

Dread base is looking good, did you add the ammo pouch and auspex yourself? I don't remember those being there on the old bases.

I did indeed add the pouches and auspex Adamski, along with a little mixed sand and ballast to the edges in a few places to just add some additional detail and tie the look in with the rest of the army's basing (along with using the same color pallet of course).

I hope I can do some cool army pictures in the near future. I didn't get a chance to play yesterday (Sunday) so I didn't unpack my minis to take pictures.

That said, I'm going to get this Death Co. Dread painted up as quickly as I can and begin to chip away at more infantry.

Speaking of Infantry, I'm going to be stripping & repainting my Dante soon too as a special bonus project soon I hope, along with my hammer wielding Captain as well.

More updates to come soon. Take it easy in the mean time.

-Red__Thirst-

Quick update here. I've finished the base for the death company dread and have been stymied on further progress on it, as it's been raining constantly here and I cannot spraypaint further.

So, with that said, I've opted to start another project I've been patiently waiting on while I await the weather to cooperate.

Firstly, here's the finished base:



Next, the other 'quick' project I've started. Been meaning to get this guy painted for a while, just had other more pressing items in front of me. I've made good progress so far, but have a lot left to do on it. Working on one section at a time till I get it all finished up.



The Lord of Death says hi.

I may also work on another mini along side this one depending on my mood. We'll see.

Slow and steady wins the race. More updates soon. Take it easy for now & as always, thanks for looking.

-Red__Thirst-

Mephiston!!! Well hello there Lord of Death, nice to see him getting some spotlight in this awesome Blog! Would the other Mini be Dante? Coz I don't think I could handle that much epicness!

Top work on the Storm Raven dude. Really snazzy. How did it perform in the game you played with it?

Dread base is looking good too. Really looking forward to seeing Mephiston finished, but as you say don't rush it.

EDC

Lovely clean work on that Storm Raven buddy. Mephiston is looking good too

Storm raven is looking very smart! The time you took was worth it. Good job indeed

Alrighty.

I've gotten a game in earlier this afternoon and after finishing it up, I snapped a full army photo to show the army progress.

Take a look-see:







Not the biggest army, or the best painted, but I like it and am proud of it.

I'll have more painting updates soon I hope. Take it easy for now and thanks for following along everyone.

-Red__Thirst-

A very awesome full army shot there Red, might not be the biggest but as long as you like it then that's all that counts. I also like it and I'm sure a few others on here, like War Kitten and Teban in particular, like it to.

Actually reminds me of a more powerful version of my own current force - we've got the Jump Packs, the Dread, The Jump HQ/Librarian, the Air Support(though I'm being very kind in calling my solitary Land Speeder Air Support), a 5 man Tac Squad but then you've got some Scouts and DC whereas I've got a full Bike Squad with Chaplain(usually always my Warlord). I love the similarities and can't wait to see more.

Thanks so much for the kudos as always Adamski. I hope to see more shots of your Ultras soon as well as an aside!

Update time! So I've spent a good portion of the evening painting up my first (ever) primaris Marine, an Intercessor Squad Sergeant for my Blood Angels.

I have to say, they're fun to paint up, but are quite detailed and a lot more involved than standard power armored marines. I'll be working on this squad pretty hard over the next few weeks to try and get them ready for the tabletop and add some much needed troops to my force.

That said, I've been painting this model piecemeal, starting with the base, then working my way to the left leg, then right leg/back torso, then front torso, assembling things as they're completely painted. This is my normal method for infantry now, I'll note.

Here's the photographs as each part/component is finished:

Base:


Left leg:


Right Leg:


Front Torso/fully assembled:




With any luck I'll have this one finished up by weeks end and can start on the second squad member. Fingers crossed I'll have the squad done by next month.

Thanks for looking and following along. Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-

Addendum to the last update as I snapped this picture upon finishing the work yesterday and completing the final decal work.



Showing the 5th Battle Co. marking on the sergeant's shoulder. I'm so glad I only have to do this on one model per squad. It looks great but is tedious to say the least.

More updates to come. Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

Haha nobody wants to see any photos of my Ultras, they are way too old and badly painted. Most of the army is still the original models and paintjob from 14-15 years ago lol. Actually just realised that and it's seriously quite depressing

But back to you and yours, I do love those Resin Bases you picked up. Said it before and I'll say it again but they are very nicely done. The paintjob of the Primaris looks very decent and I really like the extra touches such as the ammo pouches. Also you cannot ever go wrong with 5th Company Colours and Markings, best company of them all but honestly I love that tear drop and shoulder pad, such a fantastic job you've done on it.

Nice army shot dude. There's something extremely satisfyingly about getting all your painted minis out together.

Nice start on the Primaris too.

EDC

I managed to get the left arm mostly finished last night. Only have the decorative wing bit left to paint white and shade before attaching it to the mini, and moving on to the Helmet, then the right arm/bolt gun and backpack to finish off the model.

Take a look.





Maybe not the best lightning/energy arcing effect in the world, but I tried something new and am not unhappy with it. It'll pass muster, anyway.

Thanks for looking, and more updates to follow soon. Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-